1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. each white & brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. finely chopped apples

Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir into the butter mixture. The batter will be very thick. Stir in the chopped apples; mix well. Pour into a greased 4 x 12 inch loaf pan. Combine strudel ingredients in saucepan.

ALMOND STRUDEL:

2 tbsp. butter & butter
3 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds

Stir over heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Spread strudel over batter.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, lower heat to 350 degrees and cook an additional 30 to 35 minutes. Test with a toothpick. When done, place pan on rack to cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and continue to cool. Sprinkle with almonds.